Apr 16, 2024 | A Day In My Life
“You won’t believe what we’ve done with this old place, Avery,” Mark Hawkins’ deep voice boomed from the speaker on my cell phone. “The transformation is truly incredible.” “Everything you’ve ever wanted?” I asked, kicking my feet under the sparkling water in a...
Apr 15, 2024 | A Day In My Life
Ugh, the thousandth hot flash of the day. Well, as my friend Hannah says, “There’s nothing sexier than a sweaty upper lip!” I try to keep that thought in mind as a mantra to help me keep the hot flashes in perspective. Humor is an essential element in any day for me....
Apr 5, 2024 | A Day In My Life
Last week I got in touch with the detective who worked on my father’s case. Milton Walsh wasn’t a fireball twelve years ago when my father was murdered, and he’d only gotten lazier. Persuading him to talk to me was like prodding a frog to walk upright. He actually...
Apr 3, 2024 | A Day In My Life
Humans call me Euclid. I’m a great horned owl and I live on the Oregon coast, in and around a town named Twilight Cove. Most other owls don’t pay much attention to humans or dogs, but I’ve been known to call both my friends. I used to have a special connection with a...